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Thanjavur · Alexandria

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Thanjavur

Also known as

Tancavur
Tanchavur
Tandzsávúr
Tandžavura
Tandžavuras
Tanjavoor

Image illustrating Thanjavur — archival plate · Wikimedia Commons · Thanjavursee Wikimedia Commons

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in countryIndia1947 CE
birthplace ofAnuradha Ramanan1947 CE
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place of death ofEkoji II1696 CE
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birthplace ofNa. Muthuswamy1936 CE
birthplace ofR. Muthuraman1929 CE
birthplace ofRasa Clorinda1750 CE
birthplace ofRavi Varman1973 CE
birthplace ofSai Dhanshika1989 CE
place of death ofSerfoji II1777 CE

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